Aerospace
The path to OOA wings with minimal fasteners
A review of the quest to eliminate both the autoclave and mechanical fasteners in composite wing structures.
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Embraer delivers 71 jets in Q4 2020, 130 total in 2020
Although deliveries accelerated during the fourth quarter of 2020 relative to the three previous quarters, 2020 numbers represents a decrease of almost 35% compared to 2019.
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CFRP use expanded in Porsche 911 GT3
Bigger than its predecessor, but with only a slight increase in mass thanks to light weight body panels.
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MaruHachi installs new UD tape line for high-end applications
New focus on high-temperature thermoplastic tapes and multi-layer sheet laminates for aerospace, automotive and other demanding market segments.
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Self-responsive composite materials to reduce aerospace production costs, improve sustainability
EU Horizon 2020 MASTRO project to develop intelligent bulk materials with carbon nanotube integration for self-cure, self-anti-icing and self-sensing properties.
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Perseverance rover takes one step for composites on Mars
The rover’s successful landing on Feb. 18 begins a two-year science investigation of Mars’ Jezero Crater for ancient microbial life.
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Bilsing expands aerospace composites capabilities with 3D tape laying equipment
Conbility PrePro 3D system will be used to produce components for aircraft interior galleys, seats and overhead bins.
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Invar, wire additive manufacturing expand aerocomposite tooling options
Invar facesheets and backing structures are candidates for large-format 3D printing to more quickly and efficiently produce aerostructures tooling.
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Aerospace: R&D investment now is critical to post-pandemic growth
While reduced R&D investments may be a natural response to the pandemic’s swift and brutal impact to commercial aviation, ramping up innovation is more imperative for the long-term.
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Spintech awarded two U.S. STTR program contracts
Spintech partners with UDRI, an eVTOL OEM and Aurora Flight Sciences to explore manufacturing methods and materials for optimized eVTOL aircraft components and production.
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